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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score45.3%39.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile92th78th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)10 / 158 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$49,500
EmploymentN/A54K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Production and Processing
Performing General Physical Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Visual Color Discrimination
Mechanical
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Control Precision
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

25%

total discount

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

10 of 15 at risk
86%Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.
86%Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.
84%Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.
84%Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.
63%Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

8 of 15 at risk
86%Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditions.
65%Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.
57%Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture.
57%Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
53%Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

Wage Comparison

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
N/A$35,810
25th
N/A$41,830
Median
N/A$49,500
75th
N/A$61,350
90th
N/A$75,860

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